[OurPromise]

Hey, I'm 16 and pregnant and want to run away. The reason I want to run away is because I don't have a great relationship with my mother, we talk but nothing too serious and me and my dad haven't had a full conversation since I was 7 because of him being an alcoholic and abusing me. Social Service came and he hasn't spoke to me since, I'm scared he'll hit me if he finds out, especially since I have always been a dissapointment in the family. I know it's not a good idea to run away because of my actions but it's not only because I'm pregnant I've been wanting to run away even before that because I just don't like being home. I feel like the only reason my parents are fighting all the time is because of me. I've been diagnosed with depression and I recently stop cutting myself. I am currently a sophomore and if I do run away I plan on getting my GED I know I have support from my boyfriend and his family. We've been together for 6 months but have been knowing each other for years now. I do not plan on going to his house if I do run away though because that is the first place my parents will look. Please Help Me?

[Homegirl 50]

What is it you want help with? How to run away? Where will you live? Do your parents know you're pregnant. Does your boyfriend's parents know you are pregnant? Now is not the time to be running away? You are going to need your mom, place to live. Have you been seen by a doctor?

[OurPromise]

Yes, with how to run away and not get caught and where to live. My boyfriend and his parents do know I'm pregnant. My parents don't and I'm scared that if my dad were to find out he would hit me again.

[Homegirl 50]

Do you have a case worker since social service has been called in before? Your mom needs to know you are pregnant. You need prenatal care. Do you have grandparents or another relative you could stay with?

[K412]

Try to talk it threw with your mom. No offense but if your dad wasn't there for your before what's makes you think he'll be there now. Leave your dad out of it. And if it gets to bad the boy that got you pregnant needs to figure something out quick to help u. But also remember it takes two to make a baby.

[OurPromise]

My boyfriend is being very supportive but even so I have no one to live with. The situation at home is difficult both of my parents haven't been there for me. Social Worker was called when I was younger about my dad hitting me and ever since then he hasn't talked to me.

[Homegirl 50]

Running away is just foolish. Is there a counselor at your school or church you can talk to? Someone from Social Services? Your parents need to know.
Have you been to the doctor?